Tesla Pulls the Plug on the Cybertruck‑Battery-Bed Idea
The Plan That Wasn’t
For a hot second, folks were buzzing about an extra‑large battery that could be tucked behind the bed of the Cybertruck – a kind of “powered mattress” that would push the vehicle’s range from 350 miles up to something close to 500 miles. It sounded like a dream for long‑haul roadsters, right?
What Went Wrong?
- Design headaches: Folding a battery into a truck bed isn’t just a matter of slapping it in there. You’re talking weight, heat, safety, and a whole lot of engineering déjà vu.
- Cost crunch: Adding a massive pack means a higher price tag – and Tesla’s always zipping around the market, trying to keep things affordable.
- Q: “Do we really need another battery?” A: “Good question. Maybe the existing range is fine, or maybe the extra power will just slow us down.”
Short‑Term Outlook
The Cybertruck still stands ready to haul and roam on its current specs. With the extra battery gone, developers can focus on other upgrades, and drivers won’t need to keep an eye on a “bed‑mounted supplement” in their cargo plans.
Bottom Line
Tesla’s “bed battery” has been shelved, so keep your plans (and your truck bed) simple. The Cybertruck will keep cruising at its original range, though who knows what future power‑up plans will show up? Stay tuned and keep your headroom clear!
Title: Tesla Pulls the Plug on Cybertruck Range Extender—Refunds $2,000 Deposits
What’s the Scoop?
Last week, Tesla dropped a bombshell on X (formerly Twitter): the company has decided to abandon the Cybertruck range extender it’d been marketing. That means the $2,000 deposits customers poured in for the extra power bump? They’re getting their money back. No trickery, just a straight refund to the original payment method.
Why Now, Why This?
- The extender was never actually on the production line—just a flashy promise.
- Market response and production hurdles made the feature impractical.
- Tesla prefers keeping the base Cybertruck formula pure for now.
What Customers Should Do
All you have to do is sit back and watch your bank account grow again. No paperwork, no extra steps—Tesla will automatically send the refund to the card or account you used originally.
Official Message from Tesla
“Thank you for being a Cybertruck owner. We are no longer planning to sell the Range Extender for Cybertruck. As a result, we will be refunding your deposit in full. The amount will be returned to the original payment method used for the transaction. Thank you for your understanding. The Tesla Team.”
Bottom Line
TL;DR: The dream of a turbocharged Cybertruck with an extra extender? Not happening. But you’ll get every penny back and can start planning for 2025’s full‑size EV releases without the extra expense. Good luck, and keep those wheels rolling!
Tesla Cuts the Range Extender from the Cybertruck – What’s Up With This?
Breaking News from Electrek
In April, the electric‑vehicle blog Electrek caught wind of a quiet move: Tesla yanked the range extender from the Cybertruck’s online configurator. The little option, which would have let folks add a $2,000 non‑refundable deposit to reserve a battery‑backed version, is now gone.
At first glance, it feels like another dip in Tesla’s positivity streak—or maybe it’s just a case of the company not keeping its promises. Or maybe I’m reading too much into the negative vibes. Either way, it’s clear Tesla’s got a mixed bag of dramas right now.
Why the Range Extender Suited the Auto‑Garage Poorly?
Designing a chunky battery to sit in the back of a pickup? Already a questionable decision. The solution comes not from an internal Tesla lab but from a duo called Archimedes Defense and Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT division.
- They’re putting a frunk‑mounted, jet‑powered generator that can boost range on demand.
- It keeps the valuable bed space intact.
- And it mixes diesel with electric—a combo that’s been power‑ing trains for almost a century.
That’s not just a gimmick for the Cybertruck. Imagine a hub of diesel‑electric hybrid tech giving all EVs a jump‑start of a different kind.
Zooming Into Tesla’s Future
Sure, Tesla has ambitious plans like robotaxis, and I’m honestly not sold on them yet. Short‑term, the concept feels high‑risk. In ten years, I might laugh—especially if I’m in a London street lane and can’t see it coming.
But let’s give the company credit where it’s due: they’re battling in tough markets, juggling big bets, and still trying to keep this EV party rolling.
Bottom Line
Tesla’s pull‑back on the Cybertruck’s extender could be a wind‑down for a now‑questionable feature. At the same time, other firms are stepping in to fill the gap with creative, efficient, and surprisingly practical alternatives. The EV world’s only changing fast enough if you’re prepared for the next curve.